Masseuse jailed for sexually assaulting two women during sessions

Met Police
Daniel Keane8 August 2022
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A “perverted” masseuse who sexually assaulted two women during massage therapy in London has been jailed.

Jay Steel, 60, was on Monday sentenced to 18 months behind bars after being found guilty of five counts of sexual assault.

Southwark Crown Court heard that Steel had advertised his services online, offering deep tissue massages.

Two women were sexually assaulted in separate sessions on February 27, 2017 and April 2019.

After the first incident at a venue in Southwark, the woman reported the attack to police. Steel was arrested on March 1 but released under investigation after denying the allegations.

The other attack happened in March 2019 at an address in Dollis Hill. The incident was reported to police but Steel again denied any offences had taken place, claiming he had only carried out professional massage services as described in his advert.

The other attack happened in March 2019 at an address in Dollis Hill. Police were informed but Steel again denied that any offences had taken place.

He was charged in April 2021.

Detective Constable Victoria Gaunt led the investigation and said: “Jay Steel is a sexual predator who used the guise of a masseuse to assault women, who had placed their trust in him, for his own perverted gratification.

“The women Steel abused have shown great strength and courage to report their ordeal to police and support our investigation – I hope his conviction brings them some sense of justice.

“It is highly likely that Steel carried out other attacks while masquerading as a masseuse. I would ask any women who believe they have been a victim of Steel to come forward and speak to police. I hope his conviction demonstrates the Met’s commitment to investigating sexual offenders and ensuring they are held to account for their actions.”

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